Pursuant to General Assembly Resolution A/C.2/68/L.67, the first meeting of the Preparatory Committee (Prep Com) for the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States will be held over the course of three days at UN Headquarters in New York to discuss the objectives and substantive theme of the Conference, as well as organizational and procedural matters, including the rules of procedure, and to elect the bureau. Stakeholders from major groups are welcome to organize side events and parallel events, and to notify the Conference secretariat in the usual manner.

**Pending decision by the General Assembly on accreditation of relevant NGOs to the SIDS Conference and its preparatory process, registration is open to those NGOs in consultation with ECOSOC only.**

Limited space available. Due to limited capacity at UN Headquarters, pre-registration is limited to 3 representatives per organization.

Wait for confirmation. Registrations are subject to review. Do not make arrangements for travel without a confirmation letter. Confirmation will be sent by email once pre-registration is approved.

Travel, Visa and Subsistence. Those participating as observers will need to secure their own funding for travel and subsistence. Observers will need to make their own U.S. visa arrangements, if applicable.

What to Expect. An extensive list of speakers is being finalized by the President of the General Assembly in consultation with a task force of civil society representatives. Confirmed observers should not expect to be able to make statements during the event.

Did you register to speak for this event? If you are interested to attend as an observer, please submit your details again by Registering to the event .

Deadline for Registrations. This form will be closed on Sunday, 23 May 2010. No registrations after this date can be accepted.